A useful starting point
Show the principal’s scope, the calendar load, and discretion. Two pages for senior EAs. Skip “I’m a people person”. Skip this if you want office-manager work — different job.
These examples illustrate structure, not a real applicant’s history. Replace every sample detail with your own evidence. Follow the employer’s instructions on qualifications, registration, document length and file format.
Evidence to consider
- Who you supported (level, not gossip)
- Travel and board admin
- Tools
- A process you own
Illustrative achievement bullets
- Supported a CEO and 8-person exec team across three time zones
- Planned 40+ international trips a year with zero missed connections logged
- Prepared board packs to a Friday 12:00 lock for 11 meetings
- Built a briefing template that cut pre-meet prep from 90 to 25 minutes
Relevant skills to substantiate
Diary management · Travel · Board admin · Discretion · Microsoft 365 · Stakeholder gatekeeping
What to leave out
- Photos
- Confidential meeting content
- Inflated “de facto COO” titles
Choose a layout
Explore the elegant template or use it in the CV builder. This is a suggested layout; follow the vacancy’s requirements.